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Liu Bei, Lord of Shu
Price tag $34.23

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3174 Current Rank
#3008 Last Week
#3358 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Liu Bei, Lord of Shu decks.

Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+19% Synergy $3.77

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's abilities and overall game plan.

Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior
+98% Synergy $68.95
Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior
+97% Synergy
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+73% Synergy $0.18
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
+70% Synergy $101.90
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+68% Synergy $2.99
Shu General Shu General
+67% Synergy $6.77
Shu Cavalry Shu Cavalry
+67% Synergy $3.49
Huang Zhong, Shu General Huang Zhong, Shu General
+62% Synergy $100.77
Riding Red Hare Riding Red Hare
+62% Synergy $10.93
Peach Garden Oath Peach Garden Oath
+60% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Liu Bei, Lord of Shu decks.

Shu Elite Companions Shu Elite Companions
+57% Synergy $4.91
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+56% Synergy $8.87
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+56% Synergy $11.80
Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March
+55% Synergy $51.98
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+50% Synergy $2.75
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+42% Synergy $0.39
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+42% Synergy $1.02
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+16% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $0.97
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-5% Synergy $4.41

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $157.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $122.46
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $110.91
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $1066.67
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $99.03
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $36.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $57.27
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.50
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $55.57

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Flanking Troops Flanking Troops
+47% Synergy $2.16
Shu Defender Shu Defender
+45% Synergy $3.03
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+44% Synergy $0.15
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+40% Synergy $0.34
Alert Shu Infantry Alert Shu Infantry
+40% Synergy $12.32
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"
+40% Synergy $13.75
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+39% Synergy $4.28
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+39% Synergy $0.33
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+36% Synergy $0.44
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+34% Synergy $1.78
Shu Grain Caravan Shu Grain Caravan
+33% Synergy $1.18
Volunteer Militia Volunteer Militia
+33% Synergy $1.33
Kongming's Contraptions Kongming's Contraptions
+32% Synergy $46.89
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+28% Synergy $19.43
Shu Soldier-Farmers Shu Soldier-Farmers
+27% Synergy $7.50
Shu Farmer Shu Farmer
+27% Synergy $2.90
Shu Elite Infantry Shu Elite Infantry
+25% Synergy $3.47
Shu Foot Soldiers Shu Foot Soldiers
+25% Synergy $1.22
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+23% Synergy $0.51
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+23% Synergy $0.65
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+21% Synergy $26.84
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+20% Synergy $1.19
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+20% Synergy $0.37
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+19% Synergy $1.13
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
+17% Synergy $65.66
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+16% Synergy $0.28
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+13% Synergy $0.84
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+12% Synergy $1.89
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+12% Synergy $0.20
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+11% Synergy $0.47
Cenn's Tactician Cenn's Tactician
+11% Synergy $0.31
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+10% Synergy $0.24
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+9% Synergy $0.37
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+8% Synergy $0.41
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+7% Synergy $2.36
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+6% Synergy $0.31
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+6% Synergy $0.22
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+6% Synergy $0.37
Champions of Minas Tirith Champions of Minas Tirith
+6% Synergy $0.35
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+5% Synergy $7.40
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+5% Synergy $2.64
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+5% Synergy $0.58
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+3% Synergy $0.71
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $55.72
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
-1% Synergy $1.09
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
-2% Synergy $28.58
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-3% Synergy $33.14
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-6% Synergy $3.75
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $14.05
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.31

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Liu Bei, Lord of Shu safe.

Rally the Troops Rally the Troops
+48% Synergy $10.78
Warrior's Stand Warrior's Stand
+43% Synergy $10.31
Eightfold Maze Eightfold Maze
+37% Synergy $55.89
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+24% Synergy $10.65
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+22% Synergy $5.85
Disenchant Disenchant
+18% Synergy $0.08
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+16% Synergy $1.29
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+15% Synergy $21.17
Cease-Fire Cease-Fire
+15% Synergy $0.13
Tithe Tithe
+12% Synergy $36.69
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+10% Synergy $0.55
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+10% Synergy $0.29
Reprieve Reprieve
+7% Synergy $1.16
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $18.26
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $4.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.43
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+1% Synergy $0.49
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $2.85
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
0% Synergy $6.81
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $1.12
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-2% Synergy $7.24
Silence Silence
-4% Synergy $8.81
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $7.14
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-14% Synergy $3.18
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-18% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's game plan and control the board.

False Defeat False Defeat
+53% Synergy $17.06
Empty City Ruse Empty City Ruse
+48% Synergy $44.59
Virtuous Charge Virtuous Charge
+40% Synergy $2.31
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+30% Synergy $0.23
Misfortune's Gain Misfortune's Gain
+27% Synergy $1.33
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+20% Synergy $0.79
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+19% Synergy $0.98
Ravages of War Ravages of War
+19% Synergy $23.33
Vengeance Vengeance
+18% Synergy $0.19
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+13% Synergy $0.72
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+12% Synergy $0.30
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+9% Synergy $0.26
Righteous Charge Righteous Charge
+7% Synergy $0.03
Resurrection Resurrection
+6% Synergy $0.24
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $1.05
Visions Visions
+5% Synergy $0.17
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+3% Synergy $0.34
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+2% Synergy $1.78
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $2.29
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
0% Synergy $9.35
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-1% Synergy $2.68
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.32
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-4% Synergy $2.68
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-6% Synergy $3.29
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-10% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
-12% Synergy $0.59

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+36% Synergy $4.36
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+35% Synergy $3.17
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+23% Synergy $7.29
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+23% Synergy $1.87
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+19% Synergy $2.54
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+14% Synergy $4.79
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $3.56
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+11% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+10% Synergy $43.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.85
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+9% Synergy $5.24
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+9% Synergy $17.15
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+8% Synergy $47.45
Sword of Kaldra Sword of Kaldra
+8% Synergy $21.77
Shield of Kaldra Shield of Kaldra
+8% Synergy $8.53
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+6% Synergy $1.95
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+6% Synergy $1.88
Helm of Kaldra Helm of Kaldra
+6% Synergy $3.82
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $5.37
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+5% Synergy $1.61
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $11.97
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+5% Synergy $1.44
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+5% Synergy $0.26
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $28.45
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+3% Synergy $15.94
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+3% Synergy $0.38
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $11.48
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+3% Synergy $2.07
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $5.59
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+2% Synergy $7.43
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.65
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
0% Synergy $0.83
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
0% Synergy $14.78
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.32
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
-1% Synergy $39.15
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
-2% Synergy $6.66
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-2% Synergy $39.62
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-3% Synergy $36.02
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-4% Synergy $1.43

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+36% Synergy $0.64
True Conviction True Conviction
+33% Synergy $4.98
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+31% Synergy $0.44
Worship Worship
+26% Synergy $1.11
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+18% Synergy $8.38
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+15% Synergy $1.28
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+15% Synergy $0.25
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+12% Synergy $8.79
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+11% Synergy $3.13
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+7% Synergy $0.37
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+6% Synergy $0.41
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $15.72
Crackdown Crackdown
+5% Synergy $9.15
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $29.82
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+4% Synergy $0.33
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+4% Synergy $7.54
Mobilization Mobilization
+4% Synergy $0.67
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+3% Synergy $7.32
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+2% Synergy $57.18
Pacifism Pacifism
+2% Synergy $0.13
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+2% Synergy $0.48
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+1% Synergy $0.44
Spirit Link Spirit Link
0% Synergy $0.27
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-1% Synergy $4.77
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-2% Synergy $2.38
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
-3% Synergy $18.20
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-7% Synergy $2.57
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-12% Synergy $3.52
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-16% Synergy $3.46

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Liu Bei, Lord of Shu to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+24% Synergy $1.66
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+7% Synergy $39.94
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+2% Synergy $3.78

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+39% Synergy $12.72
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+27% Synergy $8.20
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+24% Synergy $0.45
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+18% Synergy $5.47
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+13% Synergy $6.34
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $51.56
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+10% Synergy $30.79
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+9% Synergy $0.18
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $2.31
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+8% Synergy $0.27
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+8% Synergy $17.69
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+8% Synergy $0.27
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+4% Synergy $0.43
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.21
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+2% Synergy $0.26
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+2% Synergy $0.35
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $25.10
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+1% Synergy $0.95
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.88
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $1.11
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $39.52
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-20% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+21% Synergy $3.87
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+16% Synergy $1.91
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.26
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+14% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.34
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+8% Synergy $69.59
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+8% Synergy $3.50
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.47
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+3% Synergy $1.93
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $36.86
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $5.58
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $214.76
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.90
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.35

Lands

The mana base foundation for Liu Bei, Lord of Shu decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+28% Synergy $0.29
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+14% Synergy $8.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $48.67
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+12% Synergy $0.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.27
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $10.36
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $32.49
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $28.81
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $15.08
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+4% Synergy $3.48
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $1.04
Plains Plains
-12% Synergy $0.15

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